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Clip: Special | 5m 51s
Raised beadwork has been a hallmark of Tuscarora culture since the Erie Canal opened in 1825. Grant Jonathan is both a master of the craft and one of its historians, collecting Tuscarora beadwork from around the world. On a visit to the New York State Museum, he wanders through the archives to identify the origin of several beaded items in its Native American art collection.
Aired: 10/16/18
Video has closed captioning.Why are there are two names used to refer to Native Americans from Upstate New York?
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